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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Feb 20, 2021
I don't know what you meaning by "grooming" but it would not be a good idea. If you were to engage in any sexual activity (not merely intercourse but "petting", oral, sending each other pic's of yourselves nude, etc.) you could be charged with lewd acts with a minor,... View More 
Suppose to be notified before any court proceedings take place and if so how should parents be notified of petition filed
answered on Feb 21, 2021
You should be notified by mail. If you weren't, then hire a juvenile court lawyer quickly.
answered on Feb 19, 2021
Do you mean with regard to discipline? The state offers quite broad protections for a parent to discipline as they see fit. If you were wanting to leave the house on a permanent basis and seek emancipation, then that is different.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Not as I read the law--if you are over 16 it's not illegal.
Is it worth my money (we are kinda poor, I'm disabled) to hire and pay for an attorney in lieu of using the free court appointed attorney? Asking because she's nice but not motivated at all, probably overworked. My caseworker has done ZERO since removing my kids. I thought I read Federal... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Majority of court-appointed attorneys are very good. They often handle a lot of cases so they know what the judges find persuasive. Some may have large caseloads and may struggle to give each file as much attention as they otherwise would like. Sometimes you do get better results with hiring a... View More
We were all adopted, her adopted family is horrible. There has been many wellness checks on her from me. Many DFS calls on the family so much stress she ran away and they brought her back. She is 17 she graduates early, and would like to live with me. I've contacted so many people and they... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2021
She can file a petition for emancipation. You can consider filing for guardianship of your sister as well.
He took it and wont give it back to me. Is he legally allowed to do that?
answered on Feb 13, 2021
I'm sorry for your situation. Unfortunately, while you are a minor, your parents are in control. Unless your father is physically abusing you, there is nothing you can legally do.
Girlfriend is 9 years and 11 months older than boy. Can someone besides parents bring charges against her?
answered on Feb 13, 2021
16 is the age of consent so she should be OK as to criminal sexual penetration. She could get charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor if she gets him alcohol or drugs however.
I like this girl and she's gonna be 20 soon and I'm only 17 I would like to know so I wouldn't get her in trouble if we was together
answered on Feb 7, 2021
You would not get her in trouble IF:
1) you get a Gardasil shot so that she doesn't give you penile cancer,
2) you use birth control so that you don't have to support a child for 18 years.
hey so first i have read all these questions and i have sou lawyers answers dont leave one like that for me OK.
ok so i am going to court against my mom because she is calling the cops on me saying i am a runaway but i have proof that i was home. she filed an ungovernable on me because i... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Dear friend,
I was unable to identify any specific question that you have. It sounds like your teenage years have been quite difficult. As I don't have the full story, I highly recommend you seek advice from someone local that you can visit with in person and tell them your story.... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2021
And? It's not a crime to skip school if you are 18 or older.
We started dating a few days back of this years but I'm wondering once I turn 18 will that be illegal for me? I don't plan on having sex with him until he turns 18.
answered on Feb 4, 2021
If you are asking about sexual battery (statutory rape in most states), no, dating (as opposed to sexual activity) is not prohibited.
She got no court hearing just charged with assault causes bodily injury it says. The one's pressing charges she didn't fight with. They jumped in on her and the mom. What can I do? Anything?
answered on Jan 31, 2021
A 16-year-old is considered a juvenile in Texas; therefore, the case is referred to the Juvenile Probation Department for intake. The probation department may decide to handle the matter informally without court involvement. Alternatively, the case could be referred to the juvenile prosecutor and a... View More
i have lived with my mom since my parents got divorced. i have thought about running away so many times. she always yells at me and is always super mean to me and my brother. im 14, and my brother is 10. we both want to live with our dad. but he is really far behind in child support.
answered on Jan 27, 2021
I’m sorry to that you are not happy at home with your mom. At 14 you can’t just run away and decide where to live. Your dad could consult with an attorney to see if there are options for him to get primary custody. Try talking to your mom about the problems and see if it helps.
answered on Jan 26, 2021
Sorry, but that is broad question. You need to talk to the attorney who handled the case and see what your chances are going to be.
I was going to leave a note
I'm 17 and in a bad house hold. I'm emotionally and mentally abused and on the edge of suicide daily. This is one of my last hopes to find a way out. i have a job but my dad wont let me work enough to support myself. I would have a place to live if i got emancipated. I know my dad would... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2021
I’m sorry to hear you are going through this. At 17, you have to live where your parent say you can live. Once you turn 18 then you legally an adult and can live where you want to. You should go see your school counselor to discuss your home issues and suicidal thoughts. You may be able to get... View More
I wasnt abke to clear my capias for probation before my sons sentencing hearing( he is a juvenile) court is in person. If he is released to me will jv court run my name prior to his relases? In. Other words if i show up to his court will i be arrrested and currently noone is aware i have this... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2021
It's unlikely, but not impossible. You really ought to clear up your warrant.
answered on Jan 20, 2021
The age of consent in MN is 16 so there is no crime described here.
My son was at his fathers house and after I had already told him he could not go anywhere his dad chose to allow him to go to this woman’s home where she provided a house full of minors alcohol and left them unattended for periods of time
answered on Jan 15, 2021
Your problem is proof. U would have needed a test then.
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